What are the Prerequisites to Start an MBA Program?

Before you can apply to any MBA program, you must know that you meet the minimum requirements. Listed below are the admissions criteria for our the Daniels Full-time Denver MBA and Part-time Professional MBA programs. Read on to see if one of the two MBA programs offered hold any interest for you. If you are interested in the program and meet the minimum requirements, please feel free to apply.

Full-time Denver MBA

To apply for our Full-time MBA your achievements and contributions to the community, GMAT/GRE scores and GPA will be considered. Our students have an average GMAT score of 620 and an average undergraduate GPA of 3.21. All applicants must have a minimum of 2 years post-undergraduate professional experience. To apply for the program, there are a few things you will need to do. You will need to submit the following:

An official transcript from each higher educational institution you have attended

Your GMAT or GRE scores

Two required essays to communicate what you hope to achieve at Daniels and how you will contribute to the community, along with an optional open-topic essay

Your professional résumé

Application Fee ($100)

Once you have submitted these things, you may be called in for an admissions interview. An admissions interview is an opportunity for you and the admissions staff to meet and decide if you and the program area good fit. This interview can be completed over the phone, in person, or via web cam.

Part-time Professional MBA

To apply for our professional MBA program, you need two or more years of professional work experience. Our ideal professional MBA candidate has the ability to balance work, school and personal life. The candidates for this program are early career, high-potential employees. All applicants must have a minimum of 2 years post-undergraduate professional experience. To apply for the program, there are a few things you will need to do. First, you will need to submit the following:

An official transcript from each higher educational institution you have attended

Your GMAT or GRE scores (may be waived under certain circumstances)

Two required essays to communicate what you hope to achieve at Daniels and how you will contribute to the community, along with an optional open-topic essay

Your professional résumé

Application Fee ($100)

Once you have submitted these things, you may be called and invited for an admissions interview. This interview, just like the Full-time MBA interview, is an opportunity to evaluate if you are a good match. The admissions interview will be conducted over the phone, in person or via webcam. We will work with you to decide a time and a convenient way to conduct the interview.

Application Deadlines

Daniels encourages applicants to submit a completed application as early as possible to secure a place in our programs. Once we have received your online application and application fee we will render an admissions decision promptly. Our goal is a smooth and responsive admissions process.

Fall Quarter Entry

(Classes start in early September)

Friday, August 25, 2017

Online Application Open

Friday, September 22, 2017

Online Application Deadline

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Notification of Decision

Spring Quarter Entry

(Classes start in early mid-March)

Friday March 3, 2017

Online Application Open

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Microsoft Certification Deadline

Friday, April 7, 2017

Online Application Deadline

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Online Application Deadline

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Notification of Decision

Application Deadlines

Apply today. Daniels encourages applicants to submit a completed application as early as possible to secure a place in our programs. Once we have received your online application and application fee we will render an admissions decision as outlined below. Not all candidates may be invited to interview. An invitation to interview may come at any point. Our goal is a smooth and responsive admissions process.

International applicants must apply by December 1 to allow time to obtain a student visa.

Applications received after February 1 will be considered on a space-available basis.

Executive MBA Applicants
Applications for the Executive MBA program are evaluated in the order received. An admissions interview is required for this program and is an important part of the selection process. Admissions decisions are rendered approximately 7 to 10 business days after the interview.

Application Deadlines

Apply today. Daniels encourages applicants to submit a completed application as early as possible to secure a place in our programs. Once we have received your online application and application fee we will render an admissions decision as outlined below. Not all candidates may be invited to interview. An invitation to interview may come at any point. Our goal is a smooth and responsive admissions process.
Fall Quarter Entry (Classes start in early September)

International applicants must apply by December 1 to allow time to obtain a student visa.

Applications received after February 1 will be considered on a space-available basis.

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Daniels encourages applicants to submit a completed application as early as possible to secure a place in our programs. Once we have received your online application and application fee we will render an admissions decision as outlined below. Not all candidates may be invited to interview. An invitation to interview may come at any point. Our goal is a smooth and responsive admissions process.

International applicants must apply by April 15 to allow time to obtain a student visa.

Applications received after May 15 will be considered on a space-available basis.

Application Deadlines

Apply today. Daniels encourages applicants to submit a completed application as early as possible to secure a place in our programs. Once we have received your online application and application fee we will render an admissions decision as outlined below. Not all candidates may be invited to interview. An invitation to interview may come at any point. Our goal is a smooth and responsive admissions process.